Olympic Odyssey Touring Through Eastern Germany to Prague
A family road trip from Frankfurt through Wurzburg and Nürnberg to the Czech border details rough navigation, fast autobahns, roadside rests, and the beauty of German towns. The narrator highlights memorable stops in Pilsen and Prague, Ma’s language help, and plans to share impressions of Bohemian life.
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Goodrich Signs Two Year Lakers Extension
Gail Goodrich, star guard of the Los Angeles Lakers, signed a two year extension starting with the 1973 74 season. The deal extends his contract beyond the final year of his current agreement with terms not disclosed. Goodrich led the Lakers in total points 2217 and average 25.9 last season and topped playoff scoring with 357 points and 23.8 per game.
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Goodrich
NBA
Unser at Ontario Eyes California 500 Practice Speeds
Bobby Unser prepared for his first practice run at Ontario in advance of the September 3 California 500. He may need near 200 mph to grab the pole while speeds around 190 mph with Johnny Rutherford exceeding that pace in four laps.
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Bobby Unser
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Unser
Johnny Rutherford
Lompoc United Triumphs Over Burpee Seed 6 1
United soccer team extended its winning streak to four with a 6 1 victory over Burpee Seed. Armando Chavez opened the scoring, followed by Floridian star Chuck Bucker and Oscar Melendez. Burpee’s Morro scored the lone goal, while Angel Ramos denied several chances.
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California bans all desert tortoises under new law
Governor Ronald Reagan signs legislation prohibiting possession of all desert tortoises and establishes a permit system for limited holdings under defined conditions.
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Ronald Reagan
California
National League standings and scores summary
National League leaders Pittsburgh and New York top the standings with Montreal and Chicago trailing. In the American League East Detroit and Baltimore pull ahead while New York and Chicago share the pennant chase. Weekend results include Chicago 5 New York 2 and Detroit 7 Kansas City 3, with several night games listed.
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Leaders N League and Americas Batting and Pitching Totals
National League leaders Colbert and Bench pace runs and RBIs with Pitt and Chi players atop key stats. American League leaders Wood Lolich Perry Palmer and Hunter show strong pitching and hitting marks across multiple teams in this standings snapshot.
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Colts 1970s roster notes hint at change and aging stars
Pro Charts by Murray Olderman lists the Baltimore Colts’ aging quarterback Johnny Unitas, 39, with Marty Domres waiting in the wings. It notes Don McCauley likely overtaking Tom Matte, and critiques receivers Eddie Hinton Ray Perkins while hinting at Doughty Havrilak and rookie prospects. It highlights Tom Mitchell keeping John Mackey as reserve and possible line shifts around Bill Curry.
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Eddie Hinton
Ray Perkins
Glenn Doughty
Sam Havrilak
Jim O’brien
John Williams
Dan Sullivan
Tom Drougas
John Shinners
New Orleans
Bill Curry
Linebackers and secondary rated as strong hold for team
Bubba Smith shines last year and could lift morale if contract blues fade. Billy Newsome, Fred Miller, Roy Hilton provide stability with Jim Bailey set for more tackle duty after injury. Ted Hendrickson tops linebackers, Curtis trusted, Ray May adds range. Jerry Logan and Rick Volk anchor a premier safety duo with Stokes and Dunlap competing for corners. Jack Mildren adds secondary depth. Kicking and special teams solid though room for return threat. Third in division.
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Bubba Smith
Billy Newsome
Bubba
Fred Miller
Roy Hilton
Jim Bailey
Jerry Logan
Rick Volk
Charlie Stokes
Rex Kern
Leonard Dunlap
Oklahoma
Jack Mildren
Returning the Tough Serve in Weekend Tennis Tactics
Tony Trabert and Joe Hyams advise on handling hard serves to the backhand. Watch the ball while guiding the racket to backhand grip with a firm wrist. Lean into the bounce, shorten backswing if needed, and follow through. If the server stands wide, move toward the center to reach serves.
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Joe Hyams
Bantam Books, Inc
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Santa Maria Drag Race Returns With King of the Hill
Drag racing resumes at Golden State Raceway Santa Maria on Sunday August 27 with bracket action from the prostock show. Gates open 8:00 am and racing starts 9:00 am featuring Skip Allington vs Ken Sorby. General admission 1.50 for adults 1.00 for students. under 12 free with adult. Follow Orcutt Freeway to Foster Road to the track.
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Legion Region 8 baseball playoffs open with victors
Am Legion teams Hawaii and Colorado plus El Cerrito California and Ontario California won first round games in Region 8. Hawaii defeated Salt Lake City 6 1 while Pueblo Colorado beat Las Vegas 7 5 El Cerrito California beat Tucson 6 4 and Ontario California crushed Santa Fe New Mexico 17 0.
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